Hong Kong, Panama Canal
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Panama Canal ports will keep operating after court finds concession unconstitutional, president says
The court's decision late Thursday advances a U.S. aim to block any influence by China over the strategic waterway and immediately drew a sharp rebuke from Beijing.
The ruling from Panama's top court is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which is seeking to counter any Chinese influence in the region.
Panama’s Supreme Court annulled on Thursday the concession allowing Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at the Panama Canal, a ruling
Corte Suprema de Panamá declara inconstitucional concesión de empresa de Hong Kong en puertos del Canal.